I straightened my hair today...the first time I've done it myself since early May 2003. I let it airdry in my usual fashion except I did two ponytails instead of one. Then, I straightened it with my big barrel curling iron. I did not blowdry or sit under the dryer at all. Small portions of my hair was still a tad damp but I don't think it made a difference. Anyhow, after I finished, I took a couple of pictures and compared my length to September's length and I think it's grown over an inch and a half!